About the UN Global Compact Network UK

We are a dynamic multi-stakeholder initiative, dedicated to connecting UK companies to the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest responsible business initiative. The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, rooted in UN treaties, provide a robust foundation and comprehensive framework for corporate sustainability and business action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our mission is to champion sustainability leadership to create a world we want to live and do business in, by inspiring ambition, enabling impactful action, and collaborating to reshape the business environment for the better.

The UN Global Compact Network UK has over 900 participating companies, with a team of 26 people.

Our work is guided by the core values of the United Nations – Integrity, Respect for Diversity, and Professionalism – alongside nine additional values and behaviours of the UN Global Compact which can be found here. During a recent review, the team described our workplace as friendly, inclusive, supportive, passionate, and hard-working.

About the role

We are seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our dynamic team.

The Communications Coordinator supports the organisation’s communications and event activities, working under the Communications Manager. They contribute to producing social media content to engage stakeholders, enforcing our tone of voice, developing communications that align with organisational objectives, and organising in-person events.

They play an important part in achieving our objectives for programme impact and member recruitment and retention.

We are looking for someone with…

•  Demonstrable interest in, and knowledge of, corporate sustainability, responsible business practice, or other aspects of our cause.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Confidence maintaining accurate, up-to-date records in shared systems (for example, Asana), keeping priorities and progress visible to the team.

• Collaborative and inclusive work ethic.

• Attention to detail with a keen eye for editing and proofreading.

• Demonstrable ability to conduct structured research, identify key sources, and summarise findings accurately.

• Experience using Canva – or similar platforms.

• Experience with RGE studio (formerly Beefree)– or similar platforms.

• Experience using Asana – or similar work management tools.

• Ability to recognise and identify problems or challenges.

• Positive approach to feedback and direction, and comfortable working within agreed team processes and priorities.

• Demonstrable ability to handle multiple priorities with guidance, staying focused on agreed priorities, and ensuring timely completion of routine tasks.

• Ability to learn quickly and consistently apply the organisation's tone of voice and brand guidelines.

• Experience in event management.

Key Responsibilities - after onboarding, we will expect you to:

Communications

• Support the Communications Manager to ensure consistent messaging across all content.

• Ensure, through careful drafting, editing, and proofreading, that all external communications reflect our tone of voice, brand guidelines, and a standard of writing appropriate for a UN-affiliated organisation.

• Ensure all outputs align with our work plan and adhere to the organisation’s approvals process.

• Draft, design, and coordinate Network newsletters, including sourcing contributions and managing send schedules.

• Create visual content on Canva (for example, social media graphics, event materials, and presentation slides) to support campaigns and communications.

• Contribute ideas for content and campaigns, for review and sign-off by the Communications Manager and Chief of Staff.

Social Media

• Produce content for our social media accounts in line with agreed plans, creating engaging visual assets using Canva, and ensuring all content aligns with organisational standards.

• Support in planning our social media activity to raise awareness of initiatives and events.

Event Support

• Assist in organising in-person events, coordinating logistics against agreed run-of-play  and timelines, and ensuring high-quality delivery.

• Collaborate with the Communications Manager to share event promotion through agreed marketing channels.

UN Global Compact Office Coordination & Engagement

• Under the guidance of the Communications Manager, track the Global communications team's upcoming plans and flag anything relevant to our UK audience, to support decisions on scheduling and content relevance.

As the UN Global Compact Network UK Secretariat is a small team with a broad remit, the post-holder may from time to time be asked to support other organisational activities.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working – After onboarding, a minimum of two days in the office per week, working from home up to 3 days per week.

• Flexible working, once discussed with your line manager. Our core hours are 10 am to 4 pm.

• Compressed hours of 9-day fortnights in Summer.

• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.

• Three additional days off between Christmas and New Year, offered at the organisation’s discretion.

• Menstruation and menopause leave.

• Three additional days off for mission-related volunteering or sustainable travel.

• Enhanced pension scheme after probation.

• Enhanced sick leave.

• Season ticket loan.

• Cycle to Work Scheme and Bike-sharing Cycle Scheme.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week). The salary offered is £29,000-£43,000per annum depending on experience

Before applying for this role, please note the following:

• Our hiring process aims to eliminate bias by using a software called Applied. To do this, we do not engage candidates outside the Applied programme until the final stages.

• The UN Global Compact Network UK is not able to sponsor work visas. We will only consider applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

• While this role is within the UN Global Compact Network UK Secretariat, the successful candidate will not be formally employed by the United Nations. Learn more about the UN Global Compact Network UK's governance here.

Next Steps:

The application process includes the following steps:

1)     Complete an equal opportunities questionnaire and provide essential admin information.

2)     Upload your CV and cover letter highlighting the skills and experience you would bring to the role.

3)     Longlisted candidates will be asked to complete a written test which includes questions designed to test your ability to excel in this role. Your answers will be scored by people, not AI tools.

4)     Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview.

5)     Final candidates will be invited to an informal, in-person meeting.